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Test Code HDL High-Density Lipoprotein

Methodology

Photometric

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Green Top (Lithium Heparin) Tube

Alternate Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

Risk Description Reference Value
Low HDL-cholesterol (Risk Indicator) <40 mg/dL
Risk Level 40-59 mg/dL
High HDL-cholesterol (Favorable) ≥60 mg/dL

Test Classification and CPT Coding

83718

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory

Speciment Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Preferred Mint Green Lithium Heparin
Alternate    Serum Separator Tubes (SST)